Arthur Edmund “Ed” Frost, 89, of Vero Beach, passed away on Aug. 27, 2014 at VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach.
He is survived by his daughters Mary Ellen Frost, Elizabeth Frost, Lorraine DeLorenzo, Theresa Gordon, and Margaret Kappus; sons James and Thomas; 13 grandchildren and 10 ½ great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Joan; daughter Catherine; and brother Clarence.
He was born on March 24, 1925 to Elizabeth (Denike) and Arthur E. Frost, Sr., in Peekskill, N.Y.
Frost retired from the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company as Produce Manager. He moved to North Miami Beach 31 years ago where he enjoyed frequent visits to Haulover Beach.
He was an avid sports fan particularly fond of college football and Duke basketball. He especially enjoyed games at West Point Military Academy and tailgate gatherings. Later in life, Frost began playing golf and proudly scored a hole-in-one. While living in Putnam Valley, Frost would get together with friends and throw a mean horseshoe at the Spruce Hill Inn and alongside his brook. He also was an excellent swimmer, teaching all his children to swim in Lake Oscawana.
He was an active member of the volunteer fire department in earlier years.
Arrangements are being handled by Strunk Funeral Home in Vero Beach, and Dorsey Funeral Home in Peekskill, N.Y. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at North American Martyrs Church on Oscawana Lake Road, Putnam Valley, N.Y. at 10 a.m. Interment will be at Rose Hill Cemetery.
Donations may be made to Holy Cross Catholic Church, Vero Beach, Fl., Big Brothers/Big Sisters or VNA Hospice, Vero Beach.